In response to Iran's missile and drone attacks on Israeli territory, US President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate against Tehran. According to reports from Al Jazeera, Biden made this call to Netanyahu, emphasizing the importance of avoiding further escalation in the region.

Iran launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday, with most of them being intercepted by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). However, some missiles and drones managed to hit a military base in Israel, prompting concerns of a potential Israeli counterattack.

Following the attack, Netanyahu held an emergency phone call with Biden to discuss the security situation in Israel. The White House confirmed the call, indicating a close coordination between the two leaders.

In a statement, Biden condemned Iran's attack in the "strongest possible terms" and assured Netanyahu of maximum assistance to ensure Israel's safety and security. Axios, citing a senior White House official, reported that Biden acknowledged Israel's successful defense against the attack and urged Netanyahu to consider it a victory.

Prior to the call with Netanyahu, Biden held an emergency meeting with Pentagon officials upon receiving news of the Iranian attack. He promptly returned to Washington from Delaware to address the situation and met with national security officials at the White House.

The US response underscores its commitment to supporting Israel's security while also working to prevent further escalation in the region.